| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $154.95 | 11.518% | $172.7971 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.56 | 9.552% | $262.4428 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.34 | 8.752% | $168.9354 | $168.94 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.82 | 8.203% | $128.5668 | $128.57 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.46 | 11.721% | $249.6517 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.73 | 8.669% | $87.7285 | $87.73 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.66 | 6.110% | $180.0262 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.52 | $1,250.1485 | $1,250.16 | $1,250.20 | $1,250.10 | |